Crow Wing County, Minnesota Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Crow Wing County, Minnesota Electricity Overview

Crow Wing County uses 5794.26% more electricity than it generates.

Crow Wing County is 1399th in the US rankings for total megawatt hours produced from sustainable energy, with 12,983 megawatt hours produced from sustainable fuels.

Crow Wing County has a population of 65,879 residents.

With total generation of 12,983 megawatt hours, Crow Wing County is the 58th largest generator of electricity in Minnesota out of 87 counties.

Crow Wing County is home to 65,879 people and its power plants produce 12,983 megawatt hours of electricity a year, for a generation per capita average of 0.2 megawatt hours per capita per year.

Crow Wing County's average residential electricity rate is 12.89 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 15.96% below the nationwide average price of 15.34 cents per kilowatt hour.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    765,252 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    11.62 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    12,983 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    12,983 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.2 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    267,367,278 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,058.46 kg

Brainerd, MN Electricity Overview

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Citizens who call Brainerd home spend, on average, 11.69 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. Thankfully, this is 17.68% less than Minnesota's average price of 14.20 cents, resulting in the city ranking 67th out of 915 cities in Minnesota for best average electricity rate. There is 1157.34% more electricity used in Brainerd than is produced, meaning they must purchase electricity from neighboring cities and counties. Electric production plants in the city have seen a 30.67% drop in the use of renewable fuel sources versus non-renewable fuels.

Brainerd is the 85th highest ranked city in Minnesota out of 915 when it comes to total pollution from electricity use, with the city emitting 53,403,503.11 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Additionally, the city ranks 865th highest in the state for emissions per capita, which could be argued to be the more important statistic. They average 3,800.15 kilograms of emissions per citizen. Conventional Hydroelectric is the primary fuel type in Brainerd, with 100.00% of electricity production coming from the fuel type. Brainerd has the 42nd highest number of electricity plants of any city in the state, with one total plant.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Brainerd

Brainerd residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in May.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.121/kWh$0.114/kWh$77.87/mo.$70.97/mo.
67th11.69¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Brainerd
9th$74.21Average residential monthly electricity bill for Brainerd Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Brainerd, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Brainerd Public UtilitiesBUNDLED11.6974.2112,98352,229.936,104,666.24

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Baxter, MN Electricity Overview

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Citizens who call Baxter home spend, on average, 12.14 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. Thankfully, this is 14.52% less than Minnesota's average price of 14.20 cents, resulting in the city ranking 213th out of 915 cities in Minnesota for best average electricity rate. The largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Brainerd Public Utilities. The nationwide average monthly residential electric bill is $137.45, while the Baxter average is 24.30% lower at $104.05 per month.

Baxter is the 109th highest ranked city in Minnesota out of 915 when it comes to total pollution from electricity use, with the city emitting 35,273,926.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This total also equates to a ranking of 332nd worst in the state for emissions per capita. The city has no power production sources, resulting in the need to import the 99,247.35 megawatt hours that citizens here consume.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Baxter

Baxter residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in September.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.122/kWh$0.119/kWh$105.16/mo.$100.29/mo.
213th12.14¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Baxter
403rd$104.05Average residential monthly electricity bill for Baxter Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Baxter, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Brainerd Public UtilitiesBUNDLED11.6974.2152,229.936,104,666.24
Crow Wing PowerBUNDLED12.17106.25451,41354,932,500

Crosby, MN Electricity Overview

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Citizens who call Crosby home spend, on average, 14.58 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. Sadly, this is 2.68% more than Minnesota's average price of 14.20 cents, resulting in the city ranking 444th out of 915 cities in Minnesota for best average electricity rate. The largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Minnesota Power. The nationwide average monthly residential electric bill is $137.45, while the Crosby average is 26.84% lower at $100.55 per month.

Crosby is the 218th highest ranked city in Minnesota out of 915 when it comes to total pollution from electricity use, with the city emitting 11,052,001.41 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This total also equates to a ranking of 56th worst in the state for emissions per capita. The city has no power production sources, resulting in the need to import the 31,096.11 megawatt hours that citizens here consume.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Crosby

Crosby residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.162/kWh$0.070/kWh$131.38/mo.$46.58/mo.
444th14.58¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Crosby
289th$100.55Average residential monthly electricity bill for Crosby Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Crosby, Minnesota

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Minnesota PowerBUNDLED14.58100.551,036,815151,161,821

Electricity Production in Crow Wing County, Minnesota

Power Plants in Crow Wing County, Minnesota

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Brainerd Public UtilitiesBrainerd Public Utilities (100.00%)
Brainerd MN Conventional Hydroelectric 12,983

Crow Wing County, Minnesota Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Crow Wing County's electricity use results in CO2 pollution totaling 267,367,277.79 kilograms, which is the 1002nd largest amount of any county in the US. Additionally, the county ranks 1984th worst in the United States for emissions per citizen, which could be argued to be the more important metric. Conventional Hydroelectric is the primary fuel in Crow Wing County, with 100.00% of electricity production coming from the fuel type. Crow Wing County has one power plant.

CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
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100.00%

Crow Wing County, Minnesota Net Metering

Of the 4 electric companies in Crow Wing County, 4 of them report that they offer net metering. The state has some of the best net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other types of electricity generation more attractive.

Energy Loss

The average energy loss for electricity providers in Crow Wing County is 4.45%. This includes data from 3 providers, including Crow Wing Power, Minnesota Power, and Mille Lacs Electric. With a United States average energy loss of 2.45%, Crow Wing County is ranked as the 1614th best county in the US for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Crow Wing County:

  • Baxter, Minnesota:
    • Brainerd Public Utilities: 6.88%
    • Crow Wing Power: 93.12%
  • Brainerd, Minnesota:
    • Brainerd Public Utilities: 100.00%
  • Breezy Point, Minnesota:
    • Crow Wing Power: 100.00%
  • Crosby, Minnesota:
    • Minnesota Power: 100.00%
  • Crosslake, Minnesota:
    • Crow Wing Power: 100.00%
  • Cuyuna, Minnesota:
    • Crow Wing Power: 1.66%
    • Minnesota Power: 98.34%
  • Deerwood, Minnesota:
    • Minnesota Power: 100.00%
  • Emily, Minnesota:
    • Crow Wing Power: 100.00%
  • Fifty Lakes, Minnesota:
    • Crow Wing Power: 100.00%
  • Fort Ripley, Minnesota:
    • Minnesota Power: 100.00%
  • Garrison, Minnesota:
    • Mille Lacs Electric: 100.00%
  • Ironton, Minnesota:
    • Minnesota Power: 100.00%
  • Jenkins, Minnesota:
    • Crow Wing Power: 50.08%
    • Minnesota Power: 49.92%
  • Manhattan Beach, Minnesota:
    • Crow Wing Power: 100.00%
  • Nisswa, Minnesota:
    • Minnesota Power: 85.43%
    • Crow Wing Power: 14.57%
  • Pequot Lakes, Minnesota:
    • Minnesota Power: 40.23%
    • Crow Wing Power: 59.77%
  • Riverton, Minnesota:
    • Minnesota Power: 100.00%
  • Trommald, Minnesota:
    • Minnesota Power: 100.00%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

How many power plants are located in Crow Wing County, Minnesota?

Crow Wing County, Minnesota has one active electricity plant producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

What electricity company is the largest provider in Crow Wing County, Minnesota?

By total customer count, Crow Wing Power is the largest electricity company in Crow Wing County, Minnesota.

How many electric companies offer service in Crow Wing County, Minnesota?

There are 4 electricity suppliers offering service in Crow Wing County, Minnesota.

What electricity companies offer service in Crow Wing County, Minnesota?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Crow Wing Power17,539
2Brainerd Public Utilities8,236
3Minnesota Power7,997
4Mille Lacs Electric1,764

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2022-08-16